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During the Sadar festival in Madhuranagar, Gangadhara mandal, a boy was seriously injured after being hit by a buffalo that panicked during a procession. The decorated animals ran amok, causing chaos among spectators.
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that some Telangana Ministers were harassing women officers by calling them to their homes and offices at night. He demanded Chief Minister Revanth Reddy order an inquiry and sack those responsible for the misconduct
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Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy staged a dharna at Ambedkar Chowk carrying the body of Class X student Vanam Srivarsha, who died by suicide at Vangara gurukulam school. He blamed government negligence and demanded Rs 1 crore ex gratia and an inquiry
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The Karimnagar bandh for 42% BC reservations was largely peaceful, with strong public support. Sporadic incidents by CPI and CPM activists occurred, TGSRTC buses stayed off roads, and private operators hiked fares. Police maintained heavy security across the district
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A viral audio allegedly featuring BRS leader Rasamayi Balakishan making derogatory remarks against Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana sparked clashes between Congress and BRS activists. Balakishan, in the US, denied the allegations, calling the circulated audio edited
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A woman from Jagtial allegedly tried to end her life at her lover’s house in Huzurabad after he got engaged to another woman. She consumed a bathroom cleaner and is being treated at Huzurabad Area Hospital
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A motorcycle in Karimnagar was found to have 277 pending traffic challans totalling Rs 79,845, mostly for helmet violations. The vehicle, traced during a routine patrol, was seized by police and shifted to the traffic station.
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Heavy rains and prolonged waterlogging in Karimnagar have severely damaged the cotton crop during its flowering and budding stage. Farmers invested in fertilisers and pesticides, but excessive rains and past dry spells threaten yields on approximately 48,000 acres
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BRS activists in Karimnagar staged a dharna at Markfed grounds protesting the closure of the venue ahead of the Dasara festival. The party alleged Congress leaders pressured officials, preventing locals from celebrating the festival, and demanded immediate reopening
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Saddula Bathukamma, the final day of the nine-day floral festival, was celebrated with grandeur in Karimnagar. Women and girls performed rituals, shared ‘Sathu Pindi,’ and participated in community events, while local authorities ensured facilities for smooth celebrations
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Eggs meant for children through Huzurabad anganwadi centres were found in a local wine shop. An inquiry revealed the eggs reached the shop via beneficiaries, not anganwadi staff. A case against the shop will be filed after the investigation
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The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation is taking strict steps to stop roadside garbage dumping. CCTV cameras, fines starting from Rs 1,000 and name-and-shame measures will be used to track violators and develop the city as a dumper bin-free zone.
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Karimnagar police arrested Dakshinamurthy, a compounder at Deepika Hospital, for allegedly raping a woman patient after administering a sedative injection. The accused, with prior misconduct and substance issues, was detained following an inquiry and complaint lodged by the victim’s family
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Urea shortage in Karimnagar sparked protests as hundreds of farmers waited in long queues with limited supply available. Angered by inadequate stock, farmers staged a road blockade, accusing the State government of neglect. Police later dispersed the protest, promising more supply
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An elderly woman from Choppadandi mandal was rescued by fire service personnel after she slipped and fell into a well on Monday. Acting swiftly, the fire team retrieved her safely using ropes, following alerts from neighbours and police
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Madassar, MD of Blissful Farm Traders Private Limited, died by suicide at Hotel Swetha in Karimnagar. A native of Bellampalli, he allegedly hanged himself in his room. A note confirmed that no one else was responsible for his death
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Food safety officials raided sweet shops in Karimnagar, finding unhygienic conditions, unsafe storage, and excessive use of artificial colours. Contaminated milk and sweets were destroyed during inspections at Anand Sweets and Maharaja Sweets, raising concerns about food safety in the festive season
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Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu held the Centre responsible for the urea shortage in the state, urged clarity on water-sharing with Andhra Pradesh, and expressed confidence that the CBI would expose the real culprits in the advocate couple murder case
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Karimnagar Police arrested six members of two inter-district burglar gangs, including two siblings. Officials detailed their modus operandi, revealing that two repeat offenders resumed burglaries after losing money in online betting apps. Police continue investigation into their criminal activities
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A construction worker was injured after jumping from a building’s top floor in Rizvichaman, Karimnagar, to escape an aggressive troop of monkeys. He was immediately taken to the district hospital and is currently undergoing treatment
